Metric fine
Tap drill 17 mm for a M18 × 1.0 thread — major Ø 18 mm, pitch 1 mm (25.4 TPI).
Profile
| Designation | M18 × 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Major (outside) diameter | 18 mm · 0.7087" |
| Pitch | 1 mm · 25.4 TPI |
| Pitch diameter | 17.351 mm · 0.6831" |
| Minor diameter (external) | 16.773 mm · 0.6604" |
| Minor diameter (internal) | 16.918 mm · 0.666" |
| Recommended tap drill | 17 mm · ≈77% thread |
| Clearance hole | Close 19 · Normal 20 · Loose 21 mm |
| Hex head (across flats) | 27 mm |
| Socket key (across flats) | 14 mm |
ISO 273 clearance holes (fine / medium / coarse).
Target preload is 75% of proof load; torque is estimated from T = K · F · d.
| Grade / class | Stress area | Preload | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 8.8 | 228.6 mm² | 99.46 kN | 358 N·m |
| Class 10.9 | 228.6 mm² | 142.32 kN | 512.4 N·m |
| Class 12.9 | 228.6 mm² | 166.33 kN | 598.8 N·m |
For a M18 × 1.0 thread, drill the hole with a 17 mm tap drill (17 mm — the standard D − P rule) before tapping. That produces roughly 77% thread engagement, the usual target for a strong, tappable hole. The mating bolt has a major diameter of 18 mm and a pitch of 1 mm (25.4 TPI).
To pass a M18 × 1.0 bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close 19 · Normal 20 · Loose 21 mm.
All values are generated from the standard thread formulas (ISO 68-1 / ASME B1.1) and published standard tables — not hand-entered. See the full reference.
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